# Countryside Slice of Life, Small-Town Romance
Also known as Moonlight Over the Lotus Pond
After a disastrous love life and a collapsing career, Shen Xinyue had had enough. She packed her bags and returned to her hometown, planning to fix up the old house, open an inn, and spend the rest of her life in peace.
On her first day home, a pipe burst. Her grandmother pursed her lips. "Ask Master Jiang next door."
When Master Jiang arrived, she offered Shen Xinyue a cigarette. Shen Xinyue declined, and Jiang casually tossed it in the trash. "I don't smoke either. Cao the mason gave it to me."
Jiang Youying really did look like the type of woman who smoked. She wore a blue-and-white checked cotton shirt with the sleeves rolled up to her elbows, her long hair casually pinned behind her head, and a loose strand fell over her forehead, partly hiding her cool, clear eyes.
She ran a hardware store and dealt in building materials. She could fix anything in a house. Jiang Youying was capable and composed, with a gentle side, and she could even be pretty funny sometimes.
Too bad she was straight.
It wasn't really a shame, Shen Xinyue reminded herself. She had to stop falling for women.
Jiang Youying had also gone out of her way to emphasize that she was "very careful about keeping her distance."
*
The turning point was alcohol.
Alcohol really could cause trouble, but it also let Shen Xinyue see the tender side of this strong woman.
Jiang Youying could get nervous, beg, and cry. Those hands, so good at everything in daily life, could also be lost and helpless, clinging to Shen Xinyue's long hair as if she were a drowning person grasping the only lifeline in reach.
Just as Shen Xinyue was inevitably falling deeper, Jiang Youying's daughter, who was in middle school, suddenly appeared and asked the three questions that cut to the heart of the matter: "Who are you? Why are you in my mom's room? What are you to each other?"
Shen Xinyue called her best friend for advice. The friend was exasperated. "Is a straight girl really that irresistible? Please, get a grip!"
After calming down, Shen Xinyue thought it over. "Actually, she's... kind of irresistible."
*
Feeling that things hadn't started formally enough, Shen Xinyue carefully prepared a confession ceremony. But Jiang Youying changed her mind and walked away, leaving a table full of flowers and cake behind with a simple, "We're not right for each other."
Getting slept with and dumped by a straight girl is just my fate, Shen Xinyue thought. She laughed. "It's okay. I'm used to it."
Shen Xinyue really was a pretty easygoing person. She could stay friends with her exes after breaking up, and as her life gradually fell into place, she invited her friends over. A pair of fiery red lips came close to her ear and asked this fine mare, "Want to try going back to an old flame?"
"Make way." Master Jiang pushed in line, carrying a wrench. "I need to check the pipes."
# Master Jiang has been widowed for years
# Age 30+
Next book: The Kitten Wants to End the Contract
Blurb: Zhou Lingyun never understood what it meant to be a substitute for someone else.
She'd been someone's stand-in from high school through college: technically a student sponsored by her employer, she lived in the employer's home and followed strict instructions to look as much as possible like a girl who'd been dead for years.
Keep her hair long and straight, wear white dresses, don't laugh too loudly, and don't walk around like a wild thing. Be a sweet, well-behaved young lady.
The girl was long gone. As time passed, Zhou Lingyun naively came to believe that Jiang Min liked her, at least a little.
The woman always seemed fierce. Every day, she forbade this and that, and her mood was unpredictable. One moment she'd be sternly saying, "Stand up straight," and the next she'd be waving Zhou Lingyun over with drunken, bleary eyes.
The illusion that she was loved came from the woman's distinct-knuckled hand gripping the fluffy bedding in the dead of night, and the warm, damp whispers by her ear.
It was her special nickname: Kitten.
But one day, the kitten she'd raised fell ill and died. Jiang Min brought home another kitten that looked just like it. Her experience told her that it was okay.
Zhou Lingyun accepted it, bewildered, and raised the new kitten for a while, but she could never convince herself.
Her kitten was one of a kind, irreplaceable. Just like the girl in the photograph.
She couldn't become someone else, and she no longer felt like herself. Years of pent-up feelings finally erupted.
*
End the contract? It wasn't the first time Jiang Min had heard her say it.
"Don't forget who gave you the life you have today. Without me, you're just a penniless country girl with no connections, someone who couldn't even go to college."
"If you want to leave, I won't stop you. Go ahead and try. We'll see which of us gives in first."
After delivering her threats, Jiang Min let her go, sure she'd come back after a few days to cool off.
*
A long time passed, and she still hadn't come back. Jiang Min drove out to look for her herself. Outside a milk tea shop, she saw Zhou Lingyun.
She'd just taken off a cartoon mascot head and accepted a bottle of water from a girl her own age. She bent her knees slightly to let the other girl wipe the sweat from her face.
Jiang Min had never seen her smile so carefree and radiant.
They had both begun healing themselves, but it was clear Zhou Lingyun was doing a better job of it.
Watching in silence, her face betraying no emotion, Jiang Min felt the pain in her chest spreading until she could hardly breathe.
She wanted her kitten.
Theme: Treat others with sincerity; it benefits not only them, but yourself as well.
In fact, I have been reading it for several days. Compared with the author's other works, this one may not be as popular, but I personally still like it very much. It can be said to be top 1 in my mind. In the first half of the article, Master Jiang has been saying that he is almost "omnipotent" " appeared in the image of a beautiful, mature and capable person. Occasionally, he would reveal his dark and naughty side and play with Jiaodudu. Jiaodudu, a childish and sunny happy puppy. His company failed, his credit card was blackmailed, and he was defrauded of all his money. He returned to this slow-paced small town "heartlessly" In the town, I watched the daily life of the two heroines and their grandmother many times. While watching, I couldn't help but build up the courtyard of their family in my mind. It was also a summer night with insects chirping, bamboo cane chairs, and a pond full of lotus flowers. The two lovers were destined to attract and fall in love with each other. The relationship between people seems to be promoted by Master Jiang, but in fact the controller has always been Jiaodudu. She tried a little trick, and the arrogant Master Jiang begged her in the heavy rain, saying that I want to sleep with you. The ambiguous pull between the two people is described in a heart-warming way, with pure and straightforward language. I ate a lot of words and deeds. The first half of my life was almost as ideal as a fairy tale. The further I looked back, the more I started to peel off the cocoons. Master Jiang's hidden past began to surface. It seemed that everything made sense. The childish side of Master Jiang's character was not given to her by the author. Deliberately created, the contrast between years is cute. From 15 to 22 years old, there is a blank space without parents, an almost stereotyped life, adolescence without normal guidance and a healthy personality that has not been well-shaped. Part of Master Jiang seems to be stuck at 15 years old. You know, When others pursue her, she gets bored and beats them up. When bad guys come to her door, she rushes out with a chainsaw and says to kill them all. So when she realizes that Jiao Dudu may have discovered her dark past, she almost cuts off her relationship with Jiao Dudu in a straight-line way, like giving her a kiss on the balcony. Just like building a tent, she built a hard shell for herself. She stubbornly covered her ears and hid in her brother's house. She huddled on the sofa and covered herself with a blanket, not daring to show her face. She was no longer calm or brave. She spoke viciously to force Dudu away to cover up her inferiority complex.
As a young lady, Dudu's character is really almost perfect. I haven't seen such a healthy young lady in a long time. Her inner core is really strong. When facing a messy life, I will run away if I can't beat him. I don't embarrass myself. I will rest when I am tired. If I can't bear it, I will leave my choice. I will chase the woman I like. I will kiss her if she talks harshly. Facing the evasive Master Jiang, she also adjusted her strategy many times to win back after hearing her harsh words. If I refuse once, I will do it again in another way until I am completely heartbroken. Give myself time to get through the period of lovelorn. If you don't love me, I won't love you either. And in the later stage, I will be a completely guiding lover. I know Master Jiang's heart knot and guide her to talk it out. She listens patiently and comforts her. I simply play the role of Master Jiang's "mother". I set a time when Jiang Manman can cry loudly, but I can't help but feel distressed and cry.
I really think the second half of the plot is very well drawn. The most exciting part is the group portraits in those chapters, which are linked with our violent couple. The girls are kind, brave, tenacious and fearless. They share the same hatred and fight with the enemy to drive away the bad guys. There are also neighbors who protect their shortcomings, grandma, and of course Jiang Manman's wife-chasing crematorium. It's a straightforward expression. I want to reconcile with you, I miss you, according to 12345, I am a 5 and she is a 4, it should be my turn to get back together with you first, etc. Children express their feelings like children, childish and cute, but also make people feel sour. The moment when they frankly express their inner longing for Dudu and inferiority complex, Jiang Manman, at the age of 15, you have finally started to grow up.
So this is definitely an underrated article, with smooth rhythm and rich characters. Every character in it is worthy of its own article. Why is it so unpopular? ! ! Everyone passed by and missed it, which is really a loss!
It's super good-looking. I wasn't too interested in reading the text at first, just to kill time. Who knew that I would get out of control as soon as I read it. I read it without interruption. The whole read was very smooth, and the emotions came naturally. It didn't have the smell of industrial saccharine. Judging from my 5 years of reading experience, it is definitely a good article. [Come on] I hope the author can write better articles
I kept crying during the chapters about Master Jiang's past. Seeing this reminds me that spring is coming. Gugu is really a gentle dream maker, bringing comfort and soothing fragrance to everything.
The closer we get to the final chapter, the more we must chew every word carefully, as if this will allow Dudu and Manman to stay in the universe of the story for a while longer. But after all, I have to face that familiar feeling of emptiness - like sending away an old friend I spent time with day and night. The e-book has no physical thickness, but the withdrawal reaction is so real that it stings.
There is some kind of magic hidden in the author's writing. Those descriptions that are delicate to the bone are like a slowly simmering broth. You have to put the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth and taste it slowly to taste the undercurrent hidden in the layers. Those who cannot understand such words and rhythm may have missed some kind of opportunity to slightly tremble their souls.
Ah! The writing is really good. The sourness and awkwardness made me feel sour and weak. The characters are very full and three-dimensional. Regardless of Master Jiang's background, she is worried about gains and losses in relationships and a sense of unworthiness. When she feels happiness, the first thing she thinks of is to make it less painful when she loses it. She thinks it is time to stop the loss, but she has already fallen into it. When she was still called Zhang Feng, I think of the sentence in "The Narrow Gate" "The closer you are, the closer you are to the pain." Staying away from you means staying away from happiness."
To be honest, this book has discouraged me many times because of its character and introduction. I have no more books to read. I also believe in the great writing style. It is a really delicious book [Spreading Flowers]
I like it very much and have watched it many times [Come on]
Author, you are so awesome. I like this style and writing style. Continue to produce high-level works!
Thanks for the limited exemption. It's well written. It would be better if the copy could be more attractive.
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In fact, I have been reading it for several days. Compared with the author's other works, this one may not be as popular, but I personally still like it very much. It can be said to be top 1 in my mind. In the first half of the article, Master Jiang has been saying that he is almost "omnipotent" " appeared in the image of a beautiful, mature and capable person. Occasionally, he would reveal his dark and naughty side and play with Jiaodudu. Jiaodudu, a childish and sunny happy puppy. His company failed, his credit card was blackmailed, and he was defrauded of all his money. He returned to this slow-paced small town "heartlessly" In the town, I watched the daily life of the two heroines and their grandmother many times. While watching, I couldn't help but build up the courtyard of their family in my mind. It was also a summer night with insects chirping, bamboo cane chairs, and a pond full of lotus flowers. The two lovers were destined to attract and fall in love with each other. The relationship between people seems to be promoted by Master Jiang, but in fact the controller has always been Jiaodudu. She tried a little trick, and the arrogant Master Jiang begged her in the heavy rain, saying that I want to sleep with you. The ambiguous pull between the two people is described in a heart-warming way, with pure and straightforward language. I ate a lot of words and deeds. The first half of my life was almost as ideal as a fairy tale. The further I looked back, the more I started to peel off the cocoons. Master Jiang's hidden past began to surface. It seemed that everything made sense. The childish side of Master Jiang's character was not given to her by the author. Deliberately created, the contrast between years is cute. From 15 to 22 years old, there is a blank space without parents, an almost stereotyped life, adolescence without normal guidance and a healthy personality that has not been well-shaped. Part of Master Jiang seems to be stuck at 15 years old. You know, When others pursue her, she gets bored and beats them up. When bad guys come to her door, she rushes out with a chainsaw and says to kill them all. So when she realizes that Jiao Dudu may have discovered her dark past, she almost cuts off her relationship with Jiao Dudu in a straight-line way, like giving her a kiss on the balcony. Just like building a tent, she built a hard shell for herself. She stubbornly covered her ears and hid in her brother's house. She huddled on the sofa and covered herself with a blanket, not daring to show her face. She was no longer calm or brave. She spoke viciously to force Dudu away to cover up her inferiority complex. As a young lady, Dudu's character is really almost perfect. I haven't seen such a healthy young lady in a long time. Her inner core is really strong. When facing a messy life, I will run away if I can't beat him. I don't embarrass myself. I will rest when I am tired. If I can't bear it, I will leave my choice. I will chase the woman I like. I will kiss her if she talks harshly. Facing the evasive Master Jiang, she also adjusted her strategy many times to win back after hearing her harsh words. If I refuse once, I will do it again in another way until I am completely heartbroken. Give myself time to get through the period of lovelorn. If you don't love me, I won't love you either. And in the later stage, I will be a completely guiding lover. I know Master Jiang's heart knot and guide her to talk it out. She listens patiently and comforts her. I simply play the role of Master Jiang's "mother". I set a time when Jiang Manman can cry loudly, but I can't help but feel distressed and cry. I really think the second half of the plot is very well drawn. The most exciting part is the group portraits in those chapters, which are linked with our violent couple. The girls are kind, brave, tenacious and fearless. They share the same hatred and fight with the enemy to drive away the bad guys. There are also neighbors who protect their shortcomings, grandma, and of course Jiang Manman's wife-chasing crematorium. It's a straightforward expression. I want to reconcile with you, I miss you, according to 12345, I am a 5 and she is a 4, it should be my turn to get back together with you first, etc. Children express their feelings like children, childish and cute, but also make people feel sour. The moment when they frankly express their inner longing for Dudu and inferiority complex, Jiang Manman, at the age of 15, you have finally started to grow up. So this is definitely an underrated article, with smooth rhythm and rich characters. Every character in it is worthy of its own article. Why is it so unpopular? ! ! Everyone passed by and missed it, which is really a loss!
It's super good-looking. I wasn't too interested in reading the text at first, just to kill time. Who knew that I would get out of control as soon as I read it. I read it without interruption. The whole read was very smooth, and the emotions came naturally. It didn't have the smell of industrial saccharine. Judging from my 5 years of reading experience, it is definitely a good article. [Come on] I hope the author can write better articles
I kept crying during the chapters about Master Jiang's past. Seeing this reminds me that spring is coming. Gugu is really a gentle dream maker, bringing comfort and soothing fragrance to everything.
The closer we get to the final chapter, the more we must chew every word carefully, as if this will allow Dudu and Manman to stay in the universe of the story for a while longer. But after all, I have to face that familiar feeling of emptiness - like sending away an old friend I spent time with day and night. The e-book has no physical thickness, but the withdrawal reaction is so real that it stings. There is some kind of magic hidden in the author's writing. Those descriptions that are delicate to the bone are like a slowly simmering broth. You have to put the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth and taste it slowly to taste the undercurrent hidden in the layers. Those who cannot understand such words and rhythm may have missed some kind of opportunity to slightly tremble their souls.
Ah! The writing is really good. The sourness and awkwardness made me feel sour and weak. The characters are very full and three-dimensional. Regardless of Master Jiang's background, she is worried about gains and losses in relationships and a sense of unworthiness. When she feels happiness, the first thing she thinks of is to make it less painful when she loses it. She thinks it is time to stop the loss, but she has already fallen into it. When she was still called Zhang Feng, I think of the sentence in "The Narrow Gate" "The closer you are, the closer you are to the pain." Staying away from you means staying away from happiness."
To be honest, this book has discouraged me many times because of its character and introduction. I have no more books to read. I also believe in the great writing style. It is a really delicious book [Spreading Flowers]
I like it very much and have watched it many times [Come on]
Author, you are so awesome. I like this style and writing style. Continue to produce high-level works!
Thanks for the limited exemption. It's well written. It would be better if the copy could be more attractive.
Full of cuteness, cute toot